Tex-Mex Corn Chip Chili

By Patti

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 teas ground cumin
• One 15oz can black beans
• One 15oz can pinto beans
• One 10oz can tomatoes with green chiles
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 12 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded
• One bag (about 10 oz) corn chips such as Fritos

Preparation

Step 1

In a dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the beef and cook for 7 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook over medium high heat for 5 minutes. Add the beans with their liquid, and the tomatoes; bring to a simmer.

Cook stirring occasionally, until thick, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Stir in cilantro, then top with the cheese, cover and let stand until the cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes. Place handful of corn chips in each 4 bowls. Top with the chili and serve.